Major Violation
Code 15-37
NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 — NYC Health Violation 15-37
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 is a major violation involving conditions that allow bacterial growth and pest activity, creating a contamination risk in food service environments. Inspectors cite this violation approximately 228 times across NYC, most frequently in Manhattan, and require correction within 24–48 hours. Research associates this violation type with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk, making it a significant public health concern that NYC DOHMH prioritizes for rapid remediation.
228
Times Cited in NYC
0.21%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 15-37?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
What restaurants must do to fix this
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Which Boroughs See Violation 15-37 Most?
Manhattan
105 citations
Bronx
85 citations
Queens
22 citations
Brooklyn
16 citations
Staten Island
1 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-37 (228 total)
EARTHBAR
344 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 31, 2026
FITNESS FACTORY
362 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2026
FITNESS FACTORY
362 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2026
FITNESS FACTORY
362 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2026
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
DUNKIN'
3044B 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
DUNKIN'
3044B 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
DUNKIN'
3044B 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
DUNKIN'
3044B 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
352 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
MURRAY CAFE
165 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
PARLAY
36-08 30 AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
BAGIZZA BAGELS & PIZZA
424 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2026
ROSA MEXICANO
1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2026
ROSA MEXICANO
1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2026
ROSA MEXICANO
1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2026
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Violation 15-37: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 15-37 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 15-37?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 15-37?
- 228 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 15-37, representing 0.21% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 15-37 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 15-37 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 15-37?
- Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
- Is violation 15-37 a critical violation?
- No, violation 15-37 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.